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Laid_Out_50 · 11-07-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by laid_out_50

who sells frame mounted mc brake booster kits? Who has used the kit from brothers trucks. What about their brake lines do they hook easily?

bump!!!

entourageguy · 11-07-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Laid_Out_50

bump!!!

Well you've got no limit which has been mentioned acouple fo times. CPP also has kits. Mikes bump and grind who is on this board has a kit which I used.

Russell Ashley · 11-07-2010, 08:53 AM

I bought mine at Tucker's but the kit came from CPP. It fit good and was easy to install with the cab on. I used the style that kept the stock pedal and arm. On my 57 the brake arm is cast steel. I used the NAPA multi-layer brake lines and made my own. Cheaper and not difficult at all.

solidaxel · 11-07-2010, 11:12 AM

I have used ECI brake kits on a few of my builds and they are easy to install and stop great.

Russell Ashley · 04-29-2011, 07:38 AM

I have the CPP under the floor kit in my 57. It uses the stock pedal and is easy to install. I am using the original three speed tranny so I don't have a crossmember at that location to work around.

gibbons · 04-29-2011, 12:30 PM

thanks for the comment. I think I will just give it a shot. I like the idea of getting it away from the firewall. Maybe I can just run a tubular crossmember that ain't so bulky. still not sure on exaust though

solidaxel · 04-29-2011, 06:05 PM

Here is the chassis on the green 53, hope that answers some questions

slick48 · 05-05-2011, 11:40 PM

Solidaxel where did you get the extention rod to be able to move your booster and mc back? It looks real nice just not sure where i can go to pick something like that up. thanks

solidaxel · 05-06-2011, 12:03 AM

As usual some things just DO NOT fit the way they were engineered !!

The M/C and booster and bracket kit came from E C I but the bracket had to be seperated because of clearence of the crossmember which involved making a pushrod.

this rod was fabricated to fit the need, so I guess you could say it is homemade!

11-07-2010, 08:53 AM	#3
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: Brake Booster I bought mine at Tucker's but the kit came from CPP. It fit good and was easy to install with the cab on. I used the style that kept the stock pedal and arm. On my 57 the brake arm is cast steel. I used the NAPA multi-layer brake lines and made my own. Cheaper and not difficult at all.

11-07-2010, 11:12 AM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Brake Booster I have used ECI brake kits on a few of my builds and they are easy to install and stop great. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-29-2011, 07:38 AM	#5
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: Brake Booster I have the CPP under the floor kit in my 57. It uses the stock pedal and is easy to install. I am using the original three speed tranny so I don't have a crossmember at that location to work around.

04-29-2011, 12:30 PM	#6
gibbons Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: texas Posts: 18	Re: Brake Booster thanks for the comment. I think I will just give it a shot. I like the idea of getting it away from the firewall. Maybe I can just run a tubular crossmember that ain't so bulky. still not sure on exaust though

04-29-2011, 06:05 PM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Brake Booster Here is the chassis on the green 53, hope that answers some questions Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-05-2011, 11:40 PM	#8
slick48 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: dallas texas Posts: 4	Re: Brake Booster Solidaxel where did you get the extention rod to be able to move your booster and mc back? It looks real nice just not sure where i can go to pick something like that up. thanks

05-06-2011, 12:03 AM	#9
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Brake Booster As usual some things just DO NOT fit the way they were engineered !! The M/C and booster and bracket kit came from E C I but the bracket had to be seperated because of clearence of the crossmember which involved making a pushrod. this rod was fabricated to fit the need, so I guess you could say it is homemade! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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